Dog and Pony Studios is an integrated creative and digital agency for B2B brands. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, we are a hybrid agency with remote teams located across Canada, South America and Europe. For 25+ years, our teams have worked at the cutting edge of technology and design, collaborating with some of the highest-impact organizations globally.
We’re seeking a Senior Graphic Designer with 5+ years of experience to join our creative team. As a designer on our team, your day-to-day tasks will vary, but the expectation will always be the same : meticulous attention to detail and brand guidelines, careful interpretation of content, clean files, creative solutions anchored in sound design principles and a positive, collegial attitude.
Our designers have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including but not limited to :
- Document layout
- Branding
- Advertisements (print / digital / merch)
- MS Office (PPT presentations, MS Word templates, etc.)
- Data visualization
- Campaign development / art direction
What you offer :
A self-motivated, organized and service-oriented professional with extreme attention to detailAn adaptive, fast-learning and naturally curious colleague who’s interested in marketing, best practices and design trendsA team member with a positive overall perspective, openness to solving new challenges and a friendly approach to working with people within a fast-paced, high-pressure environmentSamples of your work, including design files, demonstrating the range of your capabilities (please send us samples of layout, PPT, etc.); your creativity; and your approach to design, including art direction, typography, image sourcing, colour palettes, etc.Responsibilities
Learn and execute creative solutions in line with our clients’ brand guidelinesDeliver clean files that can be easily interpreted across teamsCollaborate with clients, project managers, designers and content teamsClarify and justify your methods and design decisions (e.g., provide design notes)Interpret and understand content to ensure design amplifies meaningFlag problematic requests and propose recommended solutionsQuickly switch between different projects and priorities as requiredProofread all work before submitting for reviewRequirements
5+ years of corporate or B2B design experienceExcellent English communication skillsSuperior skills in Adobe Creative Suite and MS OfficeAvailability to work fixed hours and access to a quiet, modern work environment with a stable Internet connectionAbility to interpret dense or difficult contentExperience with editorial content for brochuresExperience in, or knowledge of, financial services is a bonusKnowledge and experience in eventsWorking knowledge of other languages, particularly French, a bonusWhat we offer
Global Team : We hire the best professionals from all over the world. Be part of a highly motivated, multidisciplinary team working on world-class creative.Global Clients : Work on interesting and complex projects for some of the biggest companies in the world.No Diva Policy : This is a friendly, collegial, client-centric team focused on delivering world-class products.Hybrid Office : We’ve been a hybrid agency since 2008. If you’re in Toronto, you will frequently work from our headquarters. You’ll meet your global teammates face-to-face a few times a year when we bring people together.Structured Career Plan : We recognize great work and reward you accordingly. We provide a structured career path with regular evaluation-based promotions.Paid Vacation : 3 weeks annual paid vacation + annual wellness time off through Christmas and New Year.Paid Benefits : 100% coverage, without co-pay, with our benefits package.Paid Sick Leave : Generous yearly allowance for paid sick days.